Anu Malik, Lpcc Email & Phone Number

Cali Metropolitan Area

● Providing personalized, integrative, and holistic psychotherapy services to population ages 15-65. ● Areas of specialization include trauma, substance use disorders and drug use, mental health (bipolar disorder, impulsivity, OCD, phobias, anxiety, depression, anger), eating disorders & body dysmorphic disorder, love addiction/love avoidance, unresolved grief/loss/transitions, personality disorders, codependency & relational issues, spirituality, perfectionism, and self-development. ● Treatment approaches are eclectic by nature and incorporate modalities such as Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, Internal Family Systems, Post Induction Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy, Expressive Therapy, Spiritually Oriented Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. ● Services offered in-person and virtually.

Malibu, California, United States

● Oversaw operations of the Counseling Department by attending to administrative responsibilities, providing guidance, support, and information to the clinical staff.● Hired and trained clinical staff by developing a Therapist Training Manual specific to Meadows Malibu.● Designed the foundation of the group curriculum by integrating core features of the “Meadows Model”, along with components of addiction, mental health, trauma, grief/loss, and CBT/DBT that enhanced therapeutic programming. ● Implemented performance improvement data that identified aspects of care; provided reports and supervised the collection of data to improve organizational quality of care.● Created systemic changes that optimized communication across all departments, improved time-management, and increased workflow. ● Initiated opportunities to train staff on a variety of topics such as documentation, treatment planning, ASAM criteria, assessing for suicidal risk, and boundaries. ● Provided individual supervision to therapists to assure that individual, family, and group therapy was provided in accordance with clinical guidelines and treatment methods were appropriate.● Co-lead weekly group supervision for therapists to assist them in areas of skills development, case conceptualization, reflective practices, and maintenance of ethical standards.● Facilitated weekly MTP meetings with nursing, clinical, and physician staff to determine individualized treatment planning per client.● Utilized EMDR therapy on a case by case basis to help those clients process unconscious traumatic memories. ● Provided support to clients and staff in scenarios that required crisis stabilization, assistance with mandated reporting, attending to complaints, etc.● Assisted Executive Director to prepare for accreditation and approval conducted by agencies such as JCAHO and DHCS; trained clinical staff on accreditation requirements to ensure the program operated in compliance with the laws and regulations.

Malibu, California, United States

● Provided exclusive, boutique-style therapy services to assist individuals struggling with substance abuse, cross addictions, trauma, and mental health issues. ● Delivered individualized treatment to business executives, lawyers, mental health professionals, artists, actors, medical professionals, and athletes in the NHL and MLS. ● Facilitated a weekly primary group examining residents’ developmental immaturity issues as core features presented in “The Meadows Model.” ● Engaged in weekly MTP alongside the Psychiatrist, Continuing Care Coordinator, Executive, Clinical, Nursing, and Medical Director to coordinate treatment planning.● Maintained a caseload of up to 6 residents and provided intensive individual therapy sessions from a trauma focused lens twice a week, in addition to family/continuing care sessions weekly. ● Facilitated group therapy on topics including but not limited to emotions, self-development, addiction, codependency & relational issues, attachment, and trauma. ● Devised a referral list with a coworker to provide continuing care services to residents upon discharge from treatment. ● Developed individualized treatment plans to help residents meet their goals through the use of evidenced-based treatment approaches.

Newport Beach, California, United States

● Worked in close collaboration with the Treatment Team to provide clinical care to clients. ● Provided crisis intervention and rapid response services to stabilize the client. ● Knowledge of recovery programs including 12-Steps, SMART, Celebrate, and Refuge. ● Maintained a caseload of clients in residential, PHP, and IOP by providing individual psychotherapy, group, and family therapy sessions. ● Completed biopsychosocial assessments; provided referral recommendations, discharge planning, education, and direct therapeutic interventions to clients and their families. ● Developed individualized treatment plans using the “person-centered” approach in collaboration with the client and attending doctor, which were reviewed weekly in Treatment Team meetings. ● Maintained regular contact with client’s families, referral sources, outpatient providers, sober living, insurance companies, and all other parties involved in the client’s treatment. ● Conducted peer-to-peer reviews with insurance providers in order for clients to receive on going treatment. ● Ran process groups and DBT group on a weekly basis in residential level of care to explore core issues impacting client’s recovery, as well as to help them learn distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness skills, mindfulness, and emotional regulation skills in early sobriety.● Introduced the IFS model to residential treatment and running weekly experiential groups as a form of offering transformative, evidenced based trauma treatment. ● Worked with the clinical team at HATC to prepare for CARF accreditation in residential level of care. ● Assisted the Clinical Manger in designing and implementing curriculum for PHP/IOP levels of care that integrate aspects of DBT, CBT, ACT, relapse prevention planning, and trauma-based interventions that are in compliance with Medicare standards. ● Developed knowledge of program standards, policies, and procedures in compliance with Medicare guidelines.

Monterey, Ca

● Planned and facilitated therapeutic groups for clients in PHP/IOP with a primary focus on treating clients with eating disorders, sexual disorders, trauma, bipolar disorder, chemical dependency, obsessive-compulsive disorders, co-dependency, or unipolar depression. ● Co-facilitated core group in order for clients to be able to share therapeutic agendas, as well process their progress and difficulties in treatment.● Managed a caseload of PHP/IOP/OP clients and provided intensive psychotherapy by focusing on symptom management, medication monitoring, restructuring of goals, life skills development, executive functioning skills, and exploration of developmental factors that are resulting in difficulties.● Integrated therapies ranging from IFS, CBT, and DBT to work through symptom remission, childhood trauma, neglect, and attachment issues.● Participated in meetings with other primary therapists, dietician, and psychiatrist to develop treatment plan goals and track PHP/IOP client’s response to the interventions.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

● Worked collaboratively with primary care physicians in primary care settings to educate staff and ensure systematic screening for patients presenting with symptoms of depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders. ● Provided organizational support by restructuring workflow within primary care settings in order to target patients that are in need of mental health intervention. ● Used specific evidence-based screening approaches (IMPACT model, PHQ-9, GAD-7, AUDIT-C, DAST-10) as screening tools to gather data on patient’s symptomology. ● Used a variety of educational materials and brief interventions including Behavioral Activation, Motivational Interviewing, and Problem-Solving Therapy to support patients in establishing behavioral goals. ● Prioritized and triaged patients to the appropriate level of psychiatric care based on available resources.● Collaboratively worked with the primary care physician, psychiatrist, and social worker to monitor the patient’s response to treatment. ● Systematically reviewed the caseload with the consulting psychiatrist and social worker on a weekly basis. ● Maintained accurate up-to-date records and standardized data on all patients.

Dedham, Massachusetts

● Provided guidance, education, supervision, and direct support to allow consumers with psychological and dual diagnoses disorders to maintain their physical and emotional health, live safely in the community, and develop skills necessary for independent living.● Assessed, developed, and actively implemented IAP interventions for consumers in collaboration with supervisors.● Administered psychiatric and non-psychiatric medication as per Medication Administration Program protocol. ● Provided accurate, clear, and timely documentation of each consumer’s clinical records.● Acted as a liaison with the community, providers, and significant others for the purpose of developing treatment and rehabilitation options.

Fall River, Massachusetts

● Provided direct diagnostic, crisis intervention and treatment services using bio-psychosocial methods within a therapeutic relationship to assist children, couples, individuals, and families to achieve a higher level of functioning.● Utilized diagnostic skills involving practical knowledge of the DSM-IV. ● Maintained production expectations and record-keeping requirements.● Participated in multi-disciplinary team, clinical, and staff meetings as needed.

Westwood, Massachusetts

● Planned and facilitated therapeutic groups for patients struggling with dual diagnoses.● Conducted psychosocial assessments based on analysis of patient history, clinical observations, as well as by keeping in contact with patients, families, outpatient providers, etc. ● Developed specific goal oriented treatment plans that identify potential obstacles yet include adequate evaluation of patients living situation, supports, stressors, and aftercare planning.● Provided accurate documentation of individual progress notes for each patient in a timely and professional manner.● Participated in case management responsibilities that included discharge planning with patients, families, outpatient providers, as necessary through individual and family meetings, telephone contacts and interagency conferences.

Boston, Massachusetts

● Assisted a graduate student in gathering and reviewing researching materials for their dissertation.● Researched various databases to find studies related to the effects of coming out in the LGBT community.● Engaged in bi-weekly meetings to review and discuss the related studies.

Boston, Ma

● Assisted young children between the ages of 4-7 years to help them develop socially and emotionally. ● Worked with the supervisor to seek new mindful and logic projects to support the intellectual wellbeing of children.● Participated and led bi-weekly interdisciplinary meetings to identify and implement new learning opportunities for children.

Master Of Arts (Ma), Counseling Psychology

Graduate

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Psychology

Undergraduate